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In wonderfully contrasting white and crimson, achieved with natural dyes, a beautiful pair of mittens is knit of soft baby alpaca wool. By Peruvian artisan Maria Teresa Tejada, they feature with little red pompoms at the wrists; the red is an alpaca blend, necessary to achieve the desired color. Each tip folds back to reveal finger holes. Baby alpaca refers to the fine fleece from the season's first shearing.

50 grams

0.1 lbs

22 cm L x 10 cm W

8.75" L x 3.9" W

Metric

US/Imperial

100% alpaca; 95% acrylic and 5% alpaca trim

All natural dyes

Dry cleaning recommended

Textile softness: Soft -- this item has been made with natural fibers that are soft to the touch

"A Gift Enthusiastically Received"

Purchased this item as a gift and it all comments from the recipient have been positive. Excellent quality and workmanship, beautiful understated design. Extra kudos from recipients son for the extra little Trouble Doll gift that came with the neck wrap. Hes enthralled with it. Many compliments to the artist. She will remain on my list for future purchases for myself and others. JK

"We work with Peru's ancestral techniques — from shearing the alpacas, choosing fleece with the best color and texture, classifying it and spinning the yarn by hand — to create each design."

"I was born in the countryside near Lima, and I've lived my life in a rural setting. From the time I was young, I helped my parents with the harvests and taking care of our animals.

"When we'd visit the city, I loved looking at the beautiful clothes in the shops and longed to have some. The fabrics were so soft! I dreamed of being able to create fine apparel with the unique softness of Peru’s natural fibers. But I didn't have the time or money to do so, and I continued working alongside my family for a time.

"The path has been difficult because technology is taking over everything we see and I wanted to contribute a way to do something different. I didn't want to just take care of the environment, but also create natural designs and preserve our ancestral weaving techniques. This is what characterizes my work and the results are fresh, beautiful and finely made.

"I am constantly taking courses to continue improving and growing as a designer and weaver. We work with Peru's ancestral techniques — from shearing the alpacas, choosing fleece with the best color and texture, classifying it and spinning the yarn by hand — to create each of our designs. Our colors are obtained from the natural dyes used by the Inca, which can be seen in the capes, tunics and clothing displayed in museums.

"We take care of the environment by using techniques that date back to the pre-Inca era. They have no negative impact on the environment and shoppers agree this sets us apart from designers who rely on chemical dyes and industrialized processes. We utilize and maximize the potential of the materials we can reuse and recycle.

"I'm very proud of our Peruvian culture, history and vision and am glad to have been born in this country full of riches. My dream is for people who live outside of the cities to have opportunities to study, work and grow just as I had. It's exciting to represent my country through an art that makes me proud, and I work hard to improve everyday.

"It's exciting to be a part of Novica and show my Peruvian textile arts to the entire world."